Nancy Faustino Pereira
San Jose
Summary
To bring effective leadership skills in instruction, administration, and curriculum planning to meet the needs of a diverse group of students in a secondary school community.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Principal of Education Development
Piedmont Hills High School
01.2018 - Current
- Led comprehensive initiatives to enhance curriculum development and instructional strategies
- Implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks
- Conducted data analysis and interventions, utilizing findings to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement efforts
- Demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity through the implementation of policies and practices that ensured all students had access to high-quality education
- Assisted principal in all areas of the instructional program - created and managed an equitable and fair master schedule that met student needs
- Assisted the principal in the evaluation of certificated and classified staff
- Managed, analyzed and interpreted test and academic progress data
- Coordinated testing including but not limited to PSAT, SAT, SBAC, AP, ELPAC
- Coordinated dual enrollment and articulation with community college, and other community schools
- Coordinated and managed counseling and academic support programs.
Associate Principal of Administration
Piedmont Hills High School
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated and managed use, construction, repair and maintenance of school grounds and facilities
- Assisted the principal in the evaluation of certificated and classified staff
- Supervised student discipline and attendance
- Coordinated and implemented student support services including but not limited to mentoring services, MTSS, PBIS, restorative justice, and mental health support
- Interacted and provided engagement opportunities for parents and community members to support student achievement.
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
San José High School
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Implement the International Baccalaureate Program and comply with IB regulations
- Academic advisement for all IB Students and develop a 4-year Graduation Plan
- Recruit students for the IB Program
- Submit IB Course approval for the UC System
- Assist and Prepare the IB school assessment calendar
- Coordinate IB teachers’ participation in workshops
- Enhance curriculum development and instructional strategies
- Analyze data results and report examination results for all stakeholders
- Make recommendations to the High School Principal regarding staffing, scheduling, and other program which affect the IB students
- Coordinate the IB Service Projects and Research Project
- Develop all media/mailers for the IB program.
Social Studies and Spanish Teacher
San José High School
01.1998 - 01.2016
- History ELD 1-2: Incorporated visual aids into teaching methods
- SEDAI Government and Economics: Focused on language and writing development
- High School Dropout Prevention Program: Focused on goal setting and student motivation
- I.B
- History of The Americas: Developed curriculum in preparation for IB Exams
- Spanish 1-2: Developed oral proficiency in Spanish
- Theory of Knowledge: Develop Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills.
Summer School Principal
San José High School
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Register and schedule students in summer school
- Develop a site master schedule including section, room, and staffing assignments
- Assist in recruiting and hiring certificated staff
- Plan and run staff training and opening of summer school meetings
- Discipline and campus security and communication with parents
- Daily attendance, grades and other record keeping including final grades
- Technology support
- Special Education program coordination and monitoring of 504 plans as appropriate
- Coordination with regular site administration and other duties as assigned.
Education
Master of Arts in Education Leadership -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01.2006
Single Subject Credential: Spanish and History -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01.2003
Bachelor of Arts: History and Spanish -
San Francisco State University
San Jose, CA01.1998
Skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Operations Management
- Product Management
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational Management
- Community Engagement
- Educational staff supervision
- Community Relations
Leadership Experience
- International Baccalaureate Accreditation Reports
- WASC, Teacher Leadership Team 1998, 2005, 2011 and 2014
- Portuguese Club Advisor 1998- June 2016
- Class Advisors 2001-2008 and 2012- 2016; Coordinated four junior and senior proms; assist and supervise class activities, and fund raising.
- BTSA Mentor, 2007-2015
- Organized Community Service Projects; Can Drive; Toys for Tots; Kidney Walk, and Stanford Blood Drive
Certificationsandcredentials
- California, Administrative Service Credential
- California, Single Subject Social Studies
- California, Single Subject, Spanish
- CLAD, Cross-Cultural, Language & Academic Development Emphasis
Awards
- Teacher of the Year, 2012
- Stanford Honored Teacher, 2011
- University of San Diego Honored Teacher, 2008
References
- Traci Williams, 408-476-8024
- Kelly Daugherty, 408-644-5110
- Steve Sellers, 650-799-3581
Training
- UCLA Women’s School Leadership Academy, 2023
- Grading for Equity, 2021
- PBIS, Santa Clara County Office of Education 2017-2019
- Restorative Practices Training, 2017
- Passage Works, 2017
- International Baccalaureate Training, History of the Americas, Counseling, and Coordinator Training
- Literacy: Reading Strategies for Social Studies Teachers; Foreign Language Assessment Training
- University of California, Berkeley, Social Science Project
- The History Project University of California, Davis
- Explicit Direction Instruction; Constructive Meaning; Understanding By Design
- Stanford Small Schools/ New York City Schools
Timeline
Associate Principal of Education Development
Piedmont Hills High School
01.2018 - Current
Associate Principal of Administration
Piedmont Hills High School
07.2016 - 01.2018
Summer School Principal
San José High School
06.2006 - 06.2010
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
San José High School
01.2005 - 01.2016
Social Studies and Spanish Teacher
San José High School
01.1998 - 01.2016
Master of Arts in Education Leadership -
San Jose State University
Single Subject Credential: Spanish and History -
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts: History and Spanish -
San Francisco State University
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